Tag Archives: struggles

Realigning My Periscope

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

I have one area of my life where the Presence of God is blurred. I know, cognitively, that God is good. An African greeting begins: “God is good,” followed by the response:“ All the time.” The greeting goes on: “All … Continue reading →

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My Introductions to “Feeling Old”

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

I have often said with authority that old is something you appear to others but not something you experience yourself. My body has been remarkable healthy and strong. In my mind, I still wondered what I would do when I … Continue reading →

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I Have Done Enough

Posted on August 21, 2013 by

During the night I recognized that my body had gone as far as it could go. I needed rest. I struggled. I needed to finish. I rationalized: even God rested one day out of seven. I didn’t want to come … Continue reading →

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When My Heart Is Too Heavy

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

I’m giving my imagination freedom to stage some potential scenes. Tonight I am picturing a waiting room of people who are bringing their stories to Jesus. His office is not a closed-door room but rather a type of stage that … Continue reading →

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